Environmental Manager - Noise
Applications close: 20 January 2026
This is a permanent opportunity with an immediate commencement!
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Environmental Manager – Noise to lead a specialist team delivering critical regulatory and scientific services in environmental noise. This senior-level role combines deep technical expertise with high-level leadership, overseeing the administration of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and providing authoritative advice on complex environmental noise issues. You will play a pivotal role in shaping policy, guiding regulatory decisions, and supporting major reforms across jurisdictions, while mentoring a team of professionals and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive best-practice outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior environmental professional with a strong background in acoustics, environmental science, or engineering to step into a role that blends scientific rigour with strategic influence. Your expertise will directly inform environmental policy and regulatory frameworks, contributing to meaningful, long-term outcomes across the state. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team where your expertise will shape environmental outcomes at a state-wide level—this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will be a confident and capable leader with a strong foundation in environmental science, acoustics, or engineering, and a deep understanding of environmental noise regulation. They will bring a strategic mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate complex technical and legislative challenges. With a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills, they will be adept at providing high-level advice, managing stakeholder relationships, and guiding a team of specialists to deliver impactful, science-based regulatory outcomes.
As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.
For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Jacob Forde, Human Resources Services, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
What’s in it for me
We provide an inclusive, agile, and safe workplace that empowers a diverse workforce to make a difference. We offer professional development opportunities, recognise the importance of work-life balance and wellness initiatives, and provide:
- The opportunity to be involved with exciting, interesting and meaningful work.
- Fully flexible working arrangements that are encouraged to facilitate a strong work-life balance.
- Competitive salary plus 12% employer superannuation contribution and access to salary packaging options.
- Access to an assortment of personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Leading wellness program promoting a healthy work / life balance that includes funded flu vaccinations and employee assistance programs.
- A strong networking and social environment.
- Clearly defined career progression pathways.
